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18 At that time I will make an ·agreement [covenant; treaty] for them
    with the ·wild animals [L beasts of the field], the ·birds [L birds of the sky/heavens], and the ·crawling things [T creeping things of the ground].
I will ·smash [shatter; abolish] from the land
    the bow and the sword and ·the weapons of war [or war; battle],
    so my people will ·live [L lie down] in safety.
19 And I will ·make you my promised bride [L betroth you to me] forever.
    I will ·be good and fair [L betroth you in righteousness and justice];
    I will show you my ·love [loyalty; unfailing love; lovingkindness] and mercy.
20 I will ·be true to you as my promised bride [L betroth you in faithfulness],
    and you will ·know [or acknowledge me as] the Lord.

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